May 10, 2012 - Watermelon Leaves

Good morning all and what a beautiful, crisp morning! I love the temps and the moisture on the ground. Many of you know I am a watermelon freak (eat some every day), so my precious husband has started growing some for me. I go outside every morning to watch the progress as the seeds have pushed through the ground and the leaves are getting strong. Of the 10 seeds he planted, only 3 are coming up - but those three are LOOKIN good. I am amazed that the leaves look JUST LIKE the skin of a watermelon. Everyday God shows me something different and I LOVE IT! This morning I want to encourage us all to look for God even in the tiniest parts of our days. I'm telling you - watching these watermelon seeds come out of the ground and LOOK like watermelons even as leaves has once again reminded me that God SO cares about the tiny details of our lives. He created our bodies to respond to food and water in certain ways. Water - SIMPLE - but LIFE GIVING! As our bodies are 75% water - we need MANY cups of water on a daily basis for our organs to work properly. And, as that is difficult for me, I honestly confess that sometimes I have to make myself hydrate. But it is the law that governs my body, as simple and plain as water is. Just because I am not REALLY fond of water doesn't mean I get to skip it. NO,NO. If I do, my skin, bowels, heart - etc. pay the penalty. Our heart uses electrical current to keep it in rhythm. Water is a great conductor of electricity. When we hydrate, our heart and brain work MUCH BETTER! And, our feet are not swollen, our eyes not puffy, the fat being burned inside our body can be eliminated properly........and on, and on, and on. God created our bodies so intricately, as he did that watermelon plant, because he is INTO THE DETAILS, and then He uses something SO simple to keep it running at maximum capacity. I would imagine he did that because he KNOWS each of us so well. Water is easily accessible, cheap, easy to transport, doesn't require any cooking, etc............you see where I'm going? How simple and yet so critical. The above paragraph is true - so what are some tips to help get that PURE water into our body so that it functions the best it can? 1. I use two 1.5 liter containers daily. I get one out early morning and sit it on the counter and start. 2. I drink 2 cups with my vitamins each morning - I hate it - but I make myself do it. 3. Some days I WON'T allow myself to consume anything EXTRA until I have my water in. 4. After my water is in - I will allow myself a Zevia. 5. I DO sometimes use stevia tea - herbal, green tea with no caffeine and no sugar, to count as some of my water portion. ONLY sometimes when I am tired of plain water and need a TEMPORARY pass. Those are a few of my tips. Do you have some to share with the fam? I wish I could tell you there was another way - but there is not. In the long run - water is at the top of the list as far as our heart and brain health. And in my book - the older I get, the more important water gets. Think about that watermelon seed today and remember, God uses the simple things to confound the wise. DRINK your water! PK